Are you getting ready for the Super Bowl? It is just around the corner and now is the time to start planning your party menu.
These crowd pleasing bite sized burgers are a great combination of ground beef and black beans wrapped in a mini pita round. It goes perfect with other game day appetizers and a vegetable tray.
Blitz Burgers (recipe from Parents Magazine)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rinsed, drained canned no-salt-added black beans
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
6 mini pita bread rounds
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup shredded romaine lettuce
Directions:
- In a large bowl mash the beans with a fork. Crumble the beef into the bowl and sprinkle with chili powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well. Shape into 6 2 1/2-inch patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties. Cook for 2 minutes per side or until done.
- Serve patties in pita bread rounds topped with cheese, salsa, and lettuce.
All ingredients can easily be found at your local grocery store or market:
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